Some strange behaviour (now looking for ways to trim the system)

[James]

Hi Guys

> On 12/14/2010 03:51 PM, James wrote:
> > Hi Jeff
> > 
> >> On 12/13/2010 04:26 PM, James wrote:
> >>> Hi Guys
> > 
> > Hi James
> > 
> > The old crystal ball isn't what it once was
> > 
> > <snip>
> > 
> >> I have made a few mods to the system so likely I messed up a 
little.
> > 
> > like what?
> > -----------------------------------
> > 
> > Basically trying to remove unneeded stuff to free up room, e.g. 
setting
> > up to basically do programming so considered 3d desktop effects 
to be
> > unneccessary and uninstalled, remove open office, media players, 
extra
> > language files, etc
> > 
> >> I've
> >> been trying to save room on the system as it's main drive is only
> > 
> > 4gig.
> > 
> >> So far I managed to move the home directory to an 8gig sd card. 
I
> >> uninstalled compiz, have installed a number of window 
managers.
> > 
> > a number of?  how many do you need?
> > --------------------------------------
> > 
> > Actually trying to work out a good light weight window manager 
that I
> > like. Thought if I find a good one then can remove the gnome 
desktop
> > bto free more space
> > 
> >> Thought lubuntu might have been the culprit so uninstalled it 
and
> > 
> > still
> > 
> >> the same.
> > 
> > Thought the os was Ubuntu 10.04 - which is it?
> > 
> > ------------------------------
> > 
> > Actually when I searched for window manager in synaptic lubuntu 
was
> > one of the listed. Actalyy a desktop
> > 
> > At this point as the system hasn't anything important on it, it 
might be
> > easier to just reinstall? and I may just stick with the gnome 
destktop
> > whilest finding other ways to trim the system by removing 
unneeded
> > apps etc. Setting up for programming, mainly c++ with sdl, 
opengl,
> > and openal and using a makefile via the terminal to compile 
programs
> > 
> > James
> 
> sounds like you may want to install ubuntu server edition and the 
add on
> piece by piece rather than removing pieces and having to worry 
about
> dependencies and such.
> 
> I don't know lubuntu but it sounds promising - do a fresh install of
> whatever you do...

Hadn't thought of the server edition but likely worth a shot next time 
around. If memory serves the std install doesn't include a desktop so if 
you want one you choose to install it?

Fr the moment just did a fresh install of the desktop edition and am 
about to let it run the updates, will move home to the sd card and 
possibly var or usr as well? will have to look at that. But will prob have 
enout just moving home (I hope)

thx again
JAmes